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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.


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Opinion

Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
Q&A

Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

Latest Stories

Pence Using Lee’s Futon?

Newest Phil is homeless

Teens Surrender for July Attack

Two of six assailants in custody

News

Chris Friend: Downgraded America

Why our credit rating will go even lower

SEPTA Bolsters Service

Adds trains for games

Why That Guy Threatened Lieberman

Senator’s poor taste in music

News

Preaching Self-Reliance to Philly’s Black Community

Nutter’s brave moment


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


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TV Ad Breaks Boundaries

Suddenly Fem gets rave reviews

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Hump Day Headlines

Breaking news briefs

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MTV’s Looking for a Few Good Lesbians

Do you have what it takes?

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Leave My A.C. Air Show Alone

Government spending at its finest

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Big Fat Lies About Yoga

â��No one’s judging youâ��

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


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Big Fat Lies About Yoga

â��No one’s judging youâ��

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Conservative Gays Court Coulter

What’s the attraction exactly?

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Border (Collie) in the Court!

Do dogs belong on the witness stand?

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Gambling With Our Kids

Casinos, not just parents, to blame

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